Alumni features

Recently, Australian National University (ANU) made a significant decision… Backed by 82 per cent of their students, ANU divested from seven fossil fuel companies.

In the last decade, the Australian mining boom has had a massive impact our nation’s economy.

Last month, the first tranche of tougher anti-terror bills was passed with overwhelming support from the majority of political parties.

Though the State election will not be until 2015, an election promise aimed to boost Queensland’s budget has gained significant media attention.

Recently, thousands of Hong Kong residents have taken to the street calling for democracy, autonomy and freedom, with protestors unsatisfied with the delayed implementation of direct election for their local government head and proposed electoral rules sanctioned by Beijing.

Last month, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced a referendum on Indigenous recognition in the constitution but said it might be years before the issue is put to vote.

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus proved to be Apple’s most successful launch ever. Four million were sold in 24 hours and 10 million units were sold within the release weekend.

Our digitally dynamic world has afforded us the convenience of trading, buying and selling online.

Last Friday, the Scottish independence referendum, on whether Scotland should be an independent country, took place with the ‘No’ side winning after 55.3 percent voted against independence.

The Australian dollar has plummeted to a six-month low and could fall further if investors are given more reasons to buy the greenback.